Three other Polk County restaurants received warnings or administrative complaints related to insect activity during the…
Month: September 2023
Polk Cities to Hold Elections on November 7th
Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards announced today that four Polk County municipalities will hold…
WATSON CLINIC OFFERS NEW RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) VACCINE
Watson Clinic now offers Arexvy, a new vaccine designed to protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). …
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
Openings our gates for our 10th season! 3 all-new haunted trails will be featured along with…
RSV is Rising in FL and GA Seek Medical Attention for These Symptoms
Respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, is making headlines again. The Centers for Disease Control…
Woman still hospitalized 2 months after motorcycle crash in which driver was charged with DUI
A family is speaking out after their daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury after being thrown…
Florida woman found dead in the mouth of an alligator
Police have identified the body of a woman who was found in the jaws of an…
Nationwide auto worker strike hits Central Florida
A nationwide auto worker strike has now hit Central Florida. The President of United Automobile Workers…
Local Leaders Stand Against Mosaic’s Proposal to Use Toxic Waste in Florida Roadbeds
A group of lawmakers, mayors, and council members are opposing Mosaic’s proposal to use phosphogypsum, a…
Update: 6 now dead after train crashes into family’s SUV in Plant City
Another victim in a tragic crash between a freight train and an SUV in Plant City…
Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida
A 3-year-old child and two adults were shot dead on Saturday night after they visited a…
Jubilithrill
Definition: (noun) This electrifying term combines “jubilation,” the state of feeling extremely joyful and triumphant, with “thrill,”…
5 People Killed 2 Injured In Plant City Train Vs. Vehicle Crash
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a train versus vehicle crash that…
“Tell Me a Story”: A Storyteller Showcase
https://facebook.com/events/s/tell-me-a-story-a-comedic-stor/3515967475286362/ ***Free Show Are you a fan of comedy? Are you a fan of Storytelling? The…
TJ Maxx was on fire here in Lakeland
TJ Maxx was on fire here in Lakeland. Can see smoke on the back side of…
Guy LaLonde for Lakeland City Commission receives another major endorsement
Guy said, “I am very proud of this coveted endorsement from the Lakeland Professional Firefighters.” “I…
Luminescribble
Definition: (verb) This enchanting term blends “luminescent,” radiating light, with “scribble,” suggesting spontaneous and creative writing or…
Polk County car dealership’s truck raffle to raise money for youth agriculture programs
A Polk County car dealership is raising thousands of dollars to support youth in agriculture. It’s…
How Florida allows toxic racist beliefs to fester
By William F. Felice Following the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Chicago Daily…
Florida Takes Action Against Four Florida Schools With Ties To The Chinese Communist Party
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to suspend the availability of…
After 91 Years Lego Rolled Out Something Its Most Loyal Fans Can Appreciate. It’s a Stroke of Genius
Lego has been around for 91 years, and for much of that time, it’s been one of…
Rite Aid plans to shut down hundreds of stores in bankruptcy
Rite Aid is negotiating with creditors over the terms of a bankruptcy plan that would include liquidating…
Guy LaLonde for Lakeland City Commission receives major endorsement
“I am so very honored to announce that we have received the Lakeland Lodge 185 Fraternal…
Three people are competing for the seat in At-Large Seat 2 City Commission Seat
Kay Klymko City Commission candidate Kay Klymko Kay Klymko is a relative newcomer to Lakeland, moving…
Three people are competing for the seat in District A – Northwest City Commission Seat
Lolita Berrien City Commission candidate Lolita Berrien Lolita Berrien is a lifelong resident of Lakeland whose top…
City Commissioner Bill “Tiger” Read has won reelection
City Commissioner Bill “Tiger” Read has won reelection to a third term after no one opposed…
2023 Haunted Jail Tour scheduled for two weekends in October
Back by popular demand is the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Haunted Jail Tour, located at 455 North…
Brightline could potentially add stops in Tampa and Lakeland
Friday marked Brightline’s first high-speed train ride from Miami to Orlando, and now Tampa Bay area leaders…
TLC PetSnip More Issues
Editorial The name of the Employee withheld Not long after I started I realized very quickly…
Lakeland Commissioners has adopted a $746.9M budget for 2024
City commissioners voted unanimously to approve the $746,962,838 budget for fiscal year 2024, which starts Oct.…
The house across from the duff field basketball courts is on fire
PCFR on scene …… No other information
Lakeland dual-language school makes bilingual education more accessible
Opening only three years ago, Mi Escuela Montessori in Lakeland now serves 200 students. “We’re in…
You Can Order another Round of Free COVID-19 Tests
A new round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available starting September 25 on COVIDTests.gov. Each…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TEXTILE BLOCK SYSTEM
When Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to design a master plan for Florida Southern College in…